Vietnam D‑2 student health‑insurance guide
Health‑insurance 50% discount, school plan, and part‑time tips for D‑2 students studying in Korea from Vietnam.
When and what to do?
Admission & entry
Get your university acceptance letter and enter with a D‑2 visa.
Foreign registration
Within 14 days after arrivalWithin 14 days after arrival, get your alien registration card at the immigration office.
Mandatory health‑insurance enrollment
Right after arrival, you’re enrolled as a local member and get a 50% discount!
Check school group insurance
See if your university offers a group plan. You can join it besides NHIS.
When working part‑time
20 hrs/week during semesterWith a part‑time work permit you can do a job. But max 20 hrs/week.
At graduation/return
Before returning, apply to NPS for pension refund. The Korea‑Vietnam agreement allows it.
How much do you pay?
Student 50% discount is automatic. You pay the whole amount.
Benefits that apply to you
Premium 50% discount
D‑2 students get 50% off health‑insurance fees. It’s automatic.
School group insurance
Many universities offer group plans. You can get extra coverage besides NHIS.
Pension refund possible
Thanks to the Korea‑Vietnam social security agreement, you can get back the pension you paid when you return.
Hospital bills covered up to 70%
For health insurance benefits, you only pay 30% yourself.
Please note
You’ll face penalties if you don’t pay the premium.
If premiums are overdue 3+ months, your visa extension could be affected. Pay on time.
Part‑time work hour limit
During term: max 20 hrs/week; break: unlimited. Overworking is illegal.
Medical indemnity insurance Tier C
D‑2 students get Tier C medical indemnity. Options are limited. Check the school group plan first.
What to prepare
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FAQ
Yes, registering with a D‑2 visa applies it automatically. No extra request needed.
Part‑time work doesn’t make you a workplace subscriber. You stay a local subscriber (50% discount). Full‑time job switches you to workplace.
No. You must pay as long as your alien registration is active. If you’re out for 90+ days, you can request a suspension from NHIS.
This guide is for information only, not legal advice. Policies may change — check official sources for the latest.
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